The teak wood is a tropical hardwood that falls under the mint family. The source name is Tectona Grandis. The wood of the teak tree is a dense, dense-grained hardwood that grows largely in the South and Southeast Asian countries. More precisely, it is mainly found in Bangladesh, Malaysia, Sri Lanka, India, Myanmar, Indonesia and Thailand. However, the wood is also grown in many other countries, such as in Africa and the Caribbean.

Durability of teak wood

After research into the strength and endurance of the wood, teak was initially used for the construction of boats and ships. The decks were usually made of teak because of their high resistance to rot, mold and fungi. Later, the uses of teak expanded and it was made into various kinds of furniture, carvings, indoor furniture, outdoor teak chairs, teak log table , outdoor structures and other small wooden items.

Teak Wood is one of the hardest woods, harder than pine, chestnut, poplar, cedar and mahogany. using the Janka Wood Hardness Scale which measures the force needed to embed an 11.28mm / 0.444in steel ball into the wood. Teak appears on this scale with a Janka rating of 1000-1155. Teak wood is also known as one of the most durable woods that has a tight grain, rich in minerals & natural oils that make it strong, durable, and virtually impervious to all weather extremes and decay.

Due to the high durability, you can expect it to last 30 to 40 years for outdoor use, maybe even longer in the right environment and with proper care. If using it indoors, you can expect it to last up to 70 years or maybe indefinitely.